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The Master of Divinity (MDiv) is a professional degree designed
to equip students for vocational Christian service. It is the
degree typically required of those seeking ordination in Christian
ministry. The program is designed with both balance and breadth in
mind-students receive a solid and well-balanced foundation in
biblical and theological studies as well as an opportunity to
develop specific areas of ministry.

Anticipated Outcomes

Articulate an evangelical theology that demonstrably arises out
of Scripture and finds expression in all areas of life and
ministry.

Be equipped for serving in the local church and its global
mission.

Be recognized as a mature disciple of Jesus Christ.

MDiv graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate a capacity to guide individuals and congregations
in their spiritual development.

Demonstrate a capacity to preach sermons using a sound
homiletical method.

Demonstrate a capacity to lead within the local church in
carrying out its mission with both theological sophistication and
cultural awareness.

Graduation Requirements

Complete the 90 credit hour program of studies as outlined

Achieve a minimum of a 2.50 cumulative grade point average on a
4.00 scale

Complete at least 30 hours of this program through
Briercrest

Successfully complete a Portfolio and Interview

Receive the recommendation of the seminary faculty

Complete all program requirements within 10 years after
beginning studies

Meet all financial obligations to the seminary

Fulfill all academic and financial requirements

Degree Requirements (90 credit hours)

Core (12 credit hours)

In consultation with the Program
Coordinator, students choose one course from each of the following
four areas of study:

Course

Credit
Hours

Christian Ministry Formation*

3

New Testament

3

Old Testament

3

TheologyORHistory

3

*May include CM 600 Spiritual Formation for
Ministry, CM 601 Philosophy and Foundation for Ministry; LE 605
Personal and Service Development

Non-credit Requirements

Program Coordinator:

George Boyd, DMin

About Briercrest

Briercrest College and Seminary is a community of rigorous learning that calls students to seek the kingdom of God, to be shaped profoundly by the Scriptures, and to be formed spiritually and intellectually for lives of service.